Hancock, John (1737-1793), American Merchant, Statesman, and Noted Patriot, President of the Second Continental Congress and First Signer of the Declaration of Independence, free frank signature "John Hancock" as President of the Continental Congress, on folded cover opened to 8" x 6", Congress Baltimore, docketed on receipt, Dec 27, 1776, addressed in Hancock's hand to Joseph Trumbull, fresh with crisp writing and an excellent signature, framed.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500

Congress had to flee Philadelphia due to British advances, and went to Baltimore for a short duration (Dec 20, 1776-Feb 27, 1777). Baltimore usages are quite scarce, especially with the desirable 1776 date. (Image)

Jay, John (1745-1829), American Statesman, President of the Continental Congress, Second Governor of New York, and First Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, hand addressed free franked envelope to his wife, as secretary of foreign affairs, docketed July 16, 1788, vertical fold does not affect signature, Fine.
Estimate 750 - 1,000 (Image)